Publications
Arte textil y regeneración cultural para la apropiación se saberes en México. La Casa/ Escuela del Mundo del Algodón
Textile art serves as a catalyst for cultural regeneration and knowledge reappropriation within rural Mexican communities, particularly at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of El Tajín. The study highlights how the collective Casa/Escuela del Mundo del Algodón employs collaborative ethnographic methods to recover and valorize indigenous textile traditions, challenging historical marginalization by formal education systems. Through fieldwork and coexistence with artisans, the research demonstrates that artistic creation fosters the transmission of traditional knowledge—including mother tongue and craftsmanship—in ways that resonate with local contexts. This approach offers a model for integrating cultural heritage preservation with educational practices in rural settings.
El Guerrero de San Antonio Ojital. Una escultura perdida de El Tajín, Veracruz.
A lost sculpture from El Tajín, Veracruz, potentially reshapes our understanding of the site during the late Classic period (ca. 700-800 d.C.). The 'Guerrero de San Antonio Ojital,' known only through a single surviving photograph, is being re-examined for its artistic and cultural significance. This study leverages the existing image to analyze the piece's characteristics, which may challenge current interpretations of El Tajín's art and society during this transitional era. The research highlights the importance of lost artifacts in reconstructing historical narratives, offering new insights into the region's iconography and symbolic expressions.
Observatorio El Tajín: Modelo Frente y Colita β=20 Unificado Tierra-M87* v3 Full Result - G2 29 Aug 2026 Kp 4.33 como MAD de Baja Energía y Reloj tg=GM/c³=14.8ps - Batería M87* 8.1yr=96 meses, SANE 1G a MAD 5G ratio 25
A groundbreaking model unifying Earth's magnetic activity (MAD) with the supermassive black hole M87 at the center of galaxy M87 reveals a universal threshold (β=20) governing energy discharge. Observations from El Tajín, Mexico, during a G2 solar storm (August 29, 2026), confirmed partial low-energy discharge, validating the model's predictions. The study demonstrates that Earth's magnetic activity mirrors black hole dynamics, with both systems exhibiting similar charging and discharging behaviors. Key findings include a universal clock (tg=GM/c³) scaling with mass, from picoseconds for an Earth-mass black hole to hours for M87, preserving a 10^15 ratio across scales. The research suggests that future observations of M87* in 2033 may reveal a brighter ring than previously observed (EHT 2017-2021), offering insights into quantum charging and relativistic discharging mechanisms.
In the Shadow of El Tajín: The Political Economy of Archaeology in Modern Mexico (intro)
El Tajín, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Veracruz, Mexico, is often overlooked in global archaeology despite its rich history shaped by Indigenous Totonac labor and extractive industries. This study reveals how the site's transformation into an archaeological landmark silenced local Indigenous histories and decenters traditional narratives focused on tourism or state involvement. By centering the experiences of Indigenous workers and communities, Sam Holley-Kline exposes the political economy behind El Tajín’s development, highlighting the often-invisible labor networks that sustain such sites. The research combines historical analysis with Indigenous perspectives to challenge dominant discourses, offering a nuanced understanding of El Tajín’s past beyond its ancient ruins.
El cultivo de vainilla como detonador de agroturismo en el municipio de Papantla, Veracruz
Papantla, Veracruz, leverages its renowned vanilla cultivation and cultural heritage to boost agrotourism as a complementary income source. The study highlights how integrating agricultural activities with tourism can enhance community engagement and economic benefits. Using qualitative methods, including ethnographic approaches, researchers analyzed the potential of agrotourism in Papantla, a municipality recognized for its vanilla production and inclusion in Mexico's 'Pueblos Mágicos' program since 2012. The findings underscore the importance of strategic planning to involve local communities in tourism, capitalizing on cultural assets like the ceremonial center of El Tajín and the traditions of the Voladores de Papantla. This approach aims to diversify income streams while preserving local agricultural and cultural heritage.
Percepción de los Arácnidos en Cuatro Comunidades Rurales de El Tajin, Veracruz, México
A study on the perception of arachnids in four rural communities near El Tajín, Veracruz, Mexico, revealed that while residents recognize spiders and scorpions as common elements of their environment, they largely view them as harmless. However, there is a widespread tendency to eliminate them upon encounter, despite limited awareness of their potential medical significance. The research involved open sessions where participants identified images of local arachnids, including the recognized capulina spider but not the violin spider, which was only known through social media references. Notably, no traditional remedies for accidental encounters were reported, indicating a lack of perceived danger from these creatures.
Linajes y señores en El Tajín del periodo Epiclásico. Una tumba en el Conjunto Arquitectónico del Edificio de las Columnas
Research at El Tajín, Veracruz, has uncovered the first funerary monument from the Epiclassic period (250–600 CE) in the Gulf Coast region of Mexico. This discovery, a previously unknown tomb within the Conjunto Arquitectónico del Edificio de las Columnas, provides rare insight into the political structure and lineage of late rulers at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though the tomb was found empty, ancient organic residues on its floor were analyzed using ancient DNA techniques, revealing potential traces of biological material that could elucidate familial or social connections among El Tajín's elite. The study bridges archaeological excavation with genetic analysis to reconstruct social hierarchies in a pivotal period of Mesoamerican history.
Archaeology, Wage Labor, and Kinship in Rural Mexico, 1934–1974
State-run archaeology at El Tajín provided Indigenous Totonac workers with unprecedented opportunities for income and social mobility during the 20th century, despite broader trends of dispossession. Analysis of governmental payroll records from 1934 to 1974 reveals that wage labor in archaeology offered regular cash income and skill development, countering the decline of traditional agriculture. However, access to these opportunities was uneven, dependent on intermediaries and kinship networks, which reinforced socioeconomic stratification. The study underscores the dual role of state archaeology—both as an economic lifeline for rural communities and a reflection of broader regional dynamics.
Nuevos usos del patrimonio arqueológico de el tajín, a través de los procesos de turistificación, mercantilización y espectacularización
Archaeological heritage sites, including El Tajín in Veracruz, Mexico, are increasingly transformed into administrable resources through processes of touristification, commercialization, and spectacularization. These changes redefine their economic value and local significance while impacting surrounding communities. The study employs ethnographic analysis to reveal how El Tajín's heritage has been repurposed for tourism, highlighting its broader implications on both the site and its inhabitants.
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